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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
1
Doctor C. H. Downing of Evans has filed intention with the county clerk to take out a patent for a new automobile wheel. He claims the wheel reduces ordinary jarring and will greatly aid ambulances and other vehicles, with market release planned soon.
A brief note describes the wheel as extremely simple and practical, suggesting it could be carried and implemented in various constructions. The piece emphasizes the wheel’s fundamental utility and potential applications.
A description outlines a wheel where the center is a loose hub of spring steel spokes forming a nonsolid core. An outer rim is attached after bending springs inward, so the center spokes compress into a smaller rim and no wheel position has a dead center.
Weld County Poultry and Pet Stock association announces a three day exhibition in Greeley from December 14 to 16 with an expected 600 to 1,000 birds. Judge H. Rhoades of Topeka will preside after rescheduling from Fort Collins. The group aims to attract 200 members by show week and may host the event in the armory.
Green City reports the first two carloads of potatoes shipped from the flats by Fred Stevens on J. T. Warren farm last week. The crop sold for one dollar per hundred pounds.
Rev Ozora S Davis president of Chicago Theological Seminary visiting Denver this week to attend the Congregational convention will come to Greeley to address the men at the church meeting this evening.
Complete list of entries for the Weld county fair meets shows a 2:25 pace featuring Charley McKee R B Holmes Kimball Neb Lillie B M F Williams Denver Maggie 8 Smith Smith Denver Red Buck GC BE Pucket Salida Mspeie A L Camp Greeley Billy H B W Massa Loveland Leline D A Lord Denver and a 0:00 trote headlined by Ivan The Great Herbert Stock Farm Denver Dreamland Bar L J Beckley Salida King Rocket S F Webster Fort Collins Bud Wilks C W Higgins Bright on Due West J L Gray Fort Collins plus a Fort Collins entry list and notes on a rivalry between Orange Hal and Roy Wilks.
A coroner's jury found the Union Pacific railroad company responsible for Elmer Rust's death near the Godfrey Bottoms crossing ten miles southwest of Greeley Colorado. The verdict blamed the unsafe crossing and noted deputies Peterson and Frazier were injured in the same incident. Funeral services for Rust were to be held in Denver.
Daniel H Carlton a Greeley pioneer died Monday night at his daughter Mrs W H Palmer home at 76 after long illness Born in Maine he came to Greeley in 1870 building early homes later farmed northeast of town He lived with daughters Mrs W A Miller and Mrs W H Palmer Funeral at Macy's parlors with burial at Linn Grove beside his wife.
Three accused robbers were chased by Daniel Straight and his brother in an automobile after Mrs. Amelia Literbrand reported a pocketbook theft five miles east of Lucerne. The trio—Henry Osborne, George Hopkins, and Elmer Thompson—were arrested at Greetey. the missing purse was not found.
The city council is likely to discuss fire alarm installation this evening. Former Denver chief Pierce, who holds the contract, met with the fire and light committee after obtaining permission to use telephone poles and conduits. The system is expected to be installed at a nominal cost, with box number and type to be decided tonight and work to begin promptly.
H B Churclot visits Denver today as part of a regional tour. Local officials confirmed the stop and planned events at downtown venues.
Ault plans a big carnival with merchants decorating storefronts in purple and gold. Farm product booths rise on Main Street Steel property, a racing track along the railroad is improved, and evening events include wrestling and boxing at the armory.
Mr and Mrs L L Stimpson traveled to Denver today for unspecified reasons, leaving their home in care of neighbors during their absence.
Centennial chapter of the D. A. R. held a Saturday meeting in the library assembly hall celebrating charter day the sixth anniversary. Guests included northern Colorado regents and the state regent with Mrs E R Thayer presiding and songs and speeches marking the national colors blue and white celebration. There are over fifty members.
Colorado Springs Sept 19 Delegates arriving for the state convention react to the Denver platform with sharp variations. Support from Las Animas Huerfano Conejos Costilla Archuleta counties and opposition from Weld Mesa Larimer Boulder Delta Montrose counties mark a split fueled by railroad and corporate interests.
Miss Augusta Larson, visiting her sister Mrs. S Nelson, went to Denver on Monday and will proceed to her home in Moline. Mrs Nelson and daughter Rose accompanied her as far as Denver.
Charlies and Rosina Georgii broke down when five children visited them on Sunday as they faced charges that may send them to prison. The couple shows contrasting reactions with the wife certain of the seriousness. An attorney has been secured and the case promises to be a sensational district court matter this term. Mary Georgii, mother of the buried baby, will travel to Greeley from Pierce to visit her parents.
The Northern District Sabbath School Convention met at Pierce Methodist Church with sessions on Sunday School Farming, The Public Domain, The Pre emption, and Irrigation. The program featured leaders such as Lester Hodge, H B McMillan, Rev E B Stevenson, Rev J B Ketchum, and Rev W O Gauss with prayers, music, devotions, and a mortgage lifting address.
Harold Prestidge, visiting Greeley, argues that U S railroads are faulted for frequent wrecks and that an accident like Elmer Rusts could not occur in England. He cites tunnel crossings, stronger stone bridges, and stricter citizen safety emphasis as reasons for British rail safety.
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